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Hinz Family History

Hinz Surname Meaning

German and Danish: from a pet form of Heinrich. Compare Hince 3 and Hintz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hinz family from?

You can see how Hinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hinz families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinz's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hinz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hinz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinz. 23% of Hinz men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Hinz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinz were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Hinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Hinz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Hinz. For the veterans among your Hinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hinz in 1943 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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